Malvern Hills Science Park Location Geraldine Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3SZ Contact Details Contact: Bob Callaghan Tel: 01684 585 200 Fax: 01684 585 201 Email: bobcallaghan@mhsp.co.uk Website: www.mhsp.co.uk Partners The shareholders of Malvern Hills Science Park Ltd are: Malvern Hills District Council Worcestershire County Council Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Other partners involved are: QinetiQ (previously the Defence Evaluation Research Agency) Advantage West Midlands Government Office West Midlands History and Objectives The Malvern Hills Science Park (MHSP) opened in October 1999. Its position adjacent to QinetiQ (Malvern) provides access to the knowledge and technology of one of Europe's largest research organisations. The Park was established to facilitate the spin-out of companies eager to exploit QinetiQ's lead in technologies developed for military use but with potential commercial applications. At Malvern, QinetiQ specialises in Sensors, Electronics and Communications. It is at Malvern that many technological breakthroughs have been made in fields as diverse as Radar and LCD panels. Malvern Hills Science Park provides excellent facilities to encourage the growth of high-tech companies, having high-quality accommodation adjacent to QinetiQ. A manager onsite supports tenant companies to access business advice and the relevant technologies and personnel that are available through QinetiQ, including unsurpassed test and trial facilities, laboratories, aircraft, water tanks, anechoic chambers, environmental test facilities and ranges. The Park features meeting room and conference facilities in a beautiful situation nestling under the picturesque Malvern Hills. Transport links are good, with a direct train service to Birmingham and London (Paddington). The M5 is some 20 minutes distant. Birmingham Airport is 1 hour away. MHSP was delighted to win the 2007 Excellence in Property Design Award including contribution to environmental sustainability and innovation in design sponsored by CUH2A for its latest phase 3 building development. Progress to Date Companies Existing tenants continue to grow, and new companies join the park all the time. MHSP has been noted for the creation of bespoke laboratory solutions for early-stage companies. It now has a critical mass of scientists with biology, chemistry and physics backgrounds working in start-up companies using a wide range of analytical and test equipment. Companies working with advanced materials, especially at the micro and nano level, are finding MHSP a great UK base. Computing science is also well represented, both hardware and software developers are active on the park and forensic science is the latest 'specialism'. A minority of companies retain links with military customers, both in the UK and overseas, some through relationships with QinetiQ and Dytecna. Land The Science Park is on a 10-acre site. In Spring 2008 the award winning, environmentally-friendly phase 3 building added 35,000 square feet of offices, laboratories and conference facilities. The new building is heated and cooled using geothermal energy and has been supported by Advantage West Midlands, the regional development agency and support from the European Regional Development Fund. Some units are still available. The Innovation Centre provides up to 23 discrete working units, ranging from 355 to 2,000 square feet. These units are available on short term leases. The Regional Technology Exchange was completed in December 2001 and this provides further units and laboratory facilities. Premises Most units are carpeted with a raised access floor. They share a manned reception area and kitchen facilities. Access to units and the shared area is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through an electronic door access system. Units have network capability and there is access to broadband and a managed telephone system. Several laboratories have been developed onsite for the use of individual tenants and the park staff have a good appreciation of how to create a cost-effective laboratory from a shell scheme and project manage the build. The park is keen to welcome laboratory-based tenants. Free Car Parking is Available on the Site Rents are in line with similar quality accommodation in the area. A service charge covers shared costs and rates are paid direct to the local authority by tenants. All units are individually metered for electricity. Site Management Arrangements Services available include the following: reception fax photocopying, binding, laminating, shredding service franking and collection of external mail telephone configuration, including voice mail box several conference rooms with video conferencing facilities with full range of audio visual equipment dining area with cold drinks, snacks and sandwich machines secretarial, handyman and cleaning services available site security – electronic access and regular patrols options to upgrade to List X status security. Advice and Assistance The Science Park can provide referrals to other organisations to assist with accessing grants, technology consultants, legal, financial and business advice, and to sources of finance. It has local and global links through: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Malvern Hills District Council Worcestershire County Council Business Link, West Midlands Advantage West Midlands Learning and Skills Council. Companies on the Park 3-Cs Ltd 3-Cs Ltd develop concepts, designs and process technology for next generation electrical machines with enormous power density, using high temperature superconductors known as 'coated conductors'. Aurix Aurix are the leading provider of speech search and analytics products, with more than two decades of experience with speech development. They deliver solutions that enable organisations to identify words and phrases buried in their audio data to gain valuable intelligence. Their products improve operational efficiencies, create competitive advantage and provide peace of mind. Bilcare Technologies Bilcare Technologies provides innovative tracking, tracing and authentication solutions with its flagship system nonClonableTM. This state-of-the-art system can be deployed to cost effectively protect brands, property and people from counterfeiting and fraud. Bilcare Technologies is part of the Bilcare group, which has operations around the globe to provide a high level of customer support. BIOAXXESS BIOAXXESS is a privately-owned Technology Management Consultancy for innovative SME active in biomedical sciences. Since 2003, they offer personal technology and business development services through partnering and alliance/clinical KOL management as well as strategic marketing and sales services based on expert market research and scientific intelligence in the areas of oncology, hepatology, inflammatory and metabolic disorders and adjuvant research. Their main consultancy focus is on biomarker assay qualification/development for Rx and Dx clients, while representing PEVIVA, AB (Sweden) and CANDOR Biosciences (Germany) in the UK. Black-Elk Black-Elk are focused on realising the value of people and business and have two main goals, to drive value into business using their proven method and tools and to enrich the business environment by developing people. Borwell Borwell provide professional custom software solutions to the Engineering, Manufacturing and Defence sectors for clients nationwide. Borwell specialises in Microsoft.net applications and UNIX solutions, deploying applications to workstations in the office, to the web and on hand-held smart devices. They adopt a process and benefit-driven approach, ensuring customers obtain the greatest utility and value from technology within their projects. C2B2 C2B2 is a specialist JEE and SOA consultancy dedicated to ensuring clients' solutions go live; Fast, Reliable, Manageable and Secure. Their exclusive focus on achieving non-functional requirements, coupled with their in-depth knowledge of leading vendor and open source platforms massively reduces project risk in implementation, deployment and operations. Domain Solutions Dedicated to the creation of software generation tools from UML diagrams using the CodeGenie MDA product suite. The product brings engineering rigour to the process of delivering high-integrity, high-performance, high-quality and high-value software solutions in Java/J2EE and C++. Energia Ltd Representing KIV in the UK and Eire for biomass and energy from waste. Combusting clean biomass and various wastes to EU Waste Incineration Directive standards. KIV supplies hot water and process steam, power generation and CHP schemes. Enterpoint Enterpoint design and manufacture leading-edge electronic products, particularly those incorporating FPGA devices, for customers around the world. They produce both custom-designed products and off-the-shelf FPGA development boards. They are able to offer very short lead times on customer-defined products. Enterpoint also provide VHDL and Verilog software for FPGA products and can offer training courses to support customers who are new to this technology. Goodrich ISR Systems Development and manufacture of state-of-the-art surveillance and reconnaissance systems. Image exploitation software development, system engineering and system integration. Intrinsiq Materials New start-up company providing food traceability and additive options using porous silicon. Just Systems IT Support, web technology, web design, e-commerce, computer network design, management and evaluation. Lantek Systems CADCAM specialists for the sheet metal fabrication industry, offering a range of products for the programming of CNC punching or cutting machines. Modules also available for tube cutting and CNC bending. Integrates with most leading design packages, both wire frame and solids. Bespoke software development and systems integration. Malvern Cosmeceutics Contract research company developing ultra-fine emulsions for use in advanced skin products. The initial application of this technology will be directed towards the delivery of anti-aging cosmeceutical agents such as vitamins, peptides and active botanicals to the outer layers of the skin. Marches Consulting Marches consulting develop and implement integrated marketing and business development plans that enable select software companies to respond to new business challenges and to capitalise on new opportunities across the public and private sectors in the UK and overseas. Their mission is to enable software companies to realise the true value marketing and business development expertise can deliver and provide the know-how they need to win new business. McBurney Scientific Experts in development, manufacture and use of web-connected electronic sensors for monitoring soil and aerial environments with applications in agriculture, sports/amenity turf and residential irrigation management. Metrasens Metrasens is an innovative technology company focusing on medical and security applications of metal detectors. The Ferroguard product is a ferrous-only metal detector designed to improve safety for hospital MRI facilities. The FG1 product is the World's most portable metal detector designed for security applications. Organic Resource Agency International consultancy researching and advising on all aspects of commercial and domestic waste analysis and recycling and sustainable waste management technologies. PRN Medical Transcription Providing medical transcription services for the UK, PRN also develops bespoke solutions for hospitals and practices. pSiMedica Biosilicon development for healthcare applications, with particular emphasis on orthopaedics and drug delivery. Technology is based on therapeutic applications of porous silicon. Quest Information Security management, independent audit and bespoke design, providing assurance of information confidentiality, availability and integrity. ROAR Forensics Forensic toxicology analysis of biological samples on behalf of HM Coroner and the Police using modern analytical techniques. Other services include independent expert witness consultation, training and assay development. Translution Translution, based on the Malvern Hills Science Park, provides translation services and translation software. The company is a leader in providing automatic email, document and website translation and in the provision of professional post edited translation. Txtlocal Ltd Txtlocal are one of the leading suppliers of online SMS text message services in the UK. Their pioneering range of Mobile Marketing and Mobile CRM services are used to great effect by thousands of businesses, council, local community groups and clubs every day. XOptix Design and manufacture a range of instrumentation for the measurement of the size of particles in industrial processes. This technology allows better understanding and tighter control over these processes, and hence increases efficiency and reduces energy consumption and cost. ZBD Displays Supplier of zero power display solutions to the retail trade. Other Malvern Hills Science Park tenants include: 3SDL, Getinge UK, Ketonex and RGB Consulting. Information on these companies and links to their website are available through the Malvern Hills Science Park website www.mhsp.co.uk.